This book represents the first attempt to analyze historical and cultural developments in late medieval and early modern southeastern Europe as a set of mutually intertwined regional histories, burdened by the strong dichotomy between the almighty center—Constantinople—and the periphery that is rarely visible in both contemporary sources and modern scholarship. This mosaic of original studies is devoted to various regions of the Byzantine Balkans and their historical, artistic, and ideolog...

At last, vegan food that packs a heaping helping of comfort without the extra calories!Alicia C. Simpson, the master of vegan comfort food, is back again with food that's crave-worthy and conscience-friendly: 150 satisfying, flavorful, all-new recipes to enjoy from breakfast to dinner and anytime in between. However you define "comfort food," Alicia's got you covered with down-home Southern standards, Tex-Mex fiesta favorites, backyard BBQ fare, ole-fashio...

Enjoy all the rich flavor of traditional American comfort food on a plant-based diet with this vegan cookbook full of simple, satisfying meals.A born food-lover, Alicia C. Simpson grew up on California's incredible Mexican food and her father's "traditional Southern soul food." She couldn't imagine giving up her favorite dishes to become vegan. Could Animal-free food ever match the tastes of home—like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, or a bowl of chili? Three ye...

Trees tell stories about places. Australia has some of the tallest, oldest, fattest and most unusual trees in the world. They have changed over thousands of years, adapting to this continent's deserts, mountains, and coasts. Many have found clever ways of dealing with drought and fire.Their leaves, flowers and seeds are food for birds, insects and mammals. Old trees have lots of hollows, which make good homes for possums, sugar gliders, birds and bees. But trees aren't just importa...

I want to breastfeed my baby, but will I be able to?Every mom wants to produce enough nutritious milk for her tiny one—but many worry about low milk supply and other potential hurdles. In Boost Your Breast Milk, you'll find the most up-to-date practices that support a healthy milk supply for baby and a healthy mom.Clear, calm advice on breastfeeding—preparing to nurse, latching techniques, when to feed, and moreHow to spot and manag...

From game day snacks to birthday sweets, "the recipes are so tempting, readers might not be able to resist their allure until the prescribed holiday" ( VegNews ).Celebrations mean food—lots of it! But if you, your family, or your friends are among the ever-growing millions of people eating vegan, you might be wondering: How can I make classic holiday and party fare—without milk, cheese, eggs, or meat? This cookbook answers ...

"He who prays is saved; he who does not pray is damned."-St. Alphonsus LiguoriPrayer has always stood at the center of Christian life. From the earliest centuries of the Church to the evangelical revivals of the nineteenth century, believers have understood that communion with God is not optional, but essential.In The Life of Prayer, A. B. Simpson approaches this sacred subject with pastoral clarity and spiritual earnestne...

In these more welcome days of equality between the sexes we usually forget that the often cited ‘Gentler Sex’ can have dark and disturbing trains of thought that are more than the equal of their male brethren. Indeed, they can manipulate words in a matter of lines from comforting and loving to dark, foreboding and utterly terrifying. These femme fatales really do create stories that leech vile characters into dark and disturbing quite horrific narratives.

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

Are you ready to go on a journey to a place you have never been before? What would you like to do? Maybe a swim with dolphins, meet strange new creatures, or see John Dillinger behind bars? You could take a trip through time, visit a new planet, or hop on a train worn with memories. The possibilities are just a page away.So, strap in and get comfortable as we travel into the imaginative realm of possibilities. Together, we will journey into all things possible and impossible. Once ...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...